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World History Final Exam Review Pt. 1
World History Final Exam Review Pt. 1
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1
Absolutist monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?
to prove their greatness by emancipating slaves
encourage the rebellion of peasants and serfs
centralize political power within their countries
increase political rights for commoners
2
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?
Botticelli
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Raphael
3
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
4
The majority of Egyptians live along the Nile River and Nile Delta because
land is inexpensive there.
important archaeological sites are there.
arable land is located there.
the pyramids are located there.
5
Which of these happened FIRST, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914?
France invaded Belgium.
Russia mobilized its forces for a possible war
Germany declared war on Russia.
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
6
Which society is MOST closely associated with feudalism, which was a political system based on lords, vassals, and fiefs
European
Native American
Indian
Southeast Asian
7
These are four of the most important requirements of what religion?
Hinduism
Shinto
Islam
Judaism
8
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to remain militarily and politically neutral.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
9
The MAIN reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to
serve as burial tombs for important people.
serve as burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.
convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh
intimidate potential invaders of the Egyptian kingdom.
10
According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay for the damages in World War I?
Austria-Hungary
France
Russia
Germany
11
Which war produced this image and was known for the use of defensive fortifications such as these?
World War II
World War I
Korea
Vietnam
12
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Nile and Congo.
Yellow and Yangtze.
Tigris and Euphrates.
Danube and Rhine.
13
What did Johann Gutenberg invent in the 15th century that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?
Printing press
Paper
Steam engine
Astrolab
14
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
the Lusitania.
the Maine.
the Queen Mary.
the Titanic.
15
In Ancient Egypt, the ___ was both the head of governmental and religious life.
Pope
General
King
Pharaoh
16
private property should not exist the factors of production should be placed in the control of the public
The Wealth of Nations.
Two Treatises of Government.
The Communist Manifesto.
The Index of Forbidden Books.
17
Black Death in Europe in the mid-1300s is a good example of how _ can have devastating effects on a civilization
environmental change
disease
unreliable food sources
warfare
18
This Byzantine empress, was known for her powerful influence at enacted which elevated the status of women. Who was she?
Cassandra
Helena
Theodora
Eloise
19
The western front in World War I was an example of a "war of attrition." This means that
both sides dug in and tried to wear each other down.
the front tended to move frequently.
most of the targets were civilian ones.
the Central Powers quickly overran the Allies.
20
Who is credited as being the author of the Greek epic poems
The Iliad
and
The Odyssey
?
Socrates
Thucydides
Homer
Herodotus
21
Which invention resulted in an increase in the demand for coal?
steam engine
iron plow
internal combustion engine
cotton gin
22
Which of these is considered to be the "spark" which ignited World War I?
the invasion of Poland
the invasion of Belgium
the sinking of a British passenger ship
the assassination of Franz-Ferdinand
23
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin in the late-1700s?
Britain
Italy
Europe
Spain
24
Which European nations had the greatest influence in Africa in the early 1900s?
Great Britain and Spain
Belgium and Italy
Spain and Portugal
Great Britain and France
25
The split into Sunni and Shia divisions of Islam can be traced to
a dispute over the question of Muhammad's successor.
a dispute over the succession of Muhammad's wives.
the failure to defeat invading forces from Persia.
a loss of territory to religious rebels in Arabia.
26
· Maximillien Robespierre · Reign of Terror · The Directory. These are a part of...
the Thermidorian Reaction during the French Revolution.
the end of the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.
the transition in the nature of the French Revolution.
the establishment of the French Revolution.
27
Which of these branches of Islam has always had the majority of followers since the Sunni–Shia split?
Shia
Sunni
Sufi
Wahhabi
28
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by
Leonardo da Vinci.
Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Martin Luther.
John Calvin.
29
Justinian I was the powerful emperor of the Byzantine Empire. How did his wife affect the Byzantine Empire?
She ensured that women could take part in Christianity.
Her efforts brought Rome and Constantinople closer together.
She worked to enact laws improving the status of women.
Her high-born status legitimized Justinian's rule
30
Which of these changes during the Industrial Revolution led to greater efficiency?
Major labor unions were formed.
Workers received labor rights.
Animal & human power were generally replaced with steam power.
Slavery and other forms of forced labor were eliminated.
31
The cities of Mecca and Medina were vital to the foundation of what religion?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
32
The "colossal heads" found in Central America are associated with the Olmecs. At what location would you have found them
Machu Picchu
Cusco
Tenochtitlan
La Venta
33
This painting is a representation of
the manorial system.
the hacienda system.
the slave system.
the encomienda system.
34
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongol invasion
to provide social control and conformity according to one’s birth
35
Who is considered to be the "Father of the Hebrews"?
Mohammad
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
36
French king called the Sun King bc he believed his country should revolve around him like planets revolve around the sun
Edward VI
Philip V
Charles V
Louis XIV
37
The blue line on this map represents what major river?
Nile
Euphrates
Amazon
Tigris
38
Which movement inspired the French Revolution?
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
Napoleonic Conquests
The Russian Revolution
39
This Frankish leader reestablished the ancient culture of the Mediterranean world in Western Europe and was known as
Charles Martel.
William the Conqueror.
Alfred the Great.
Charlemagne.
40
What caused some soldiers on the front lines to experience shell shock in World War I?
repeated injuries
shrapnel injuries
Agent Orange
the stress of war
41
Some of the world's best known masterpieces, such as those created by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, were produced
Renaissance.
Enlightenment.
Scientific Revolution.
Reformation.
42
In which of these areas would you be MOST likely to find the HIGHEST concentration of people who follow Hinduism?
6
4
5
3
43
Monotheism is the religious belief in
one culture.
peace.
one God.
tolerance.
44
What is the dominant religion of India?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
45
n the Islamic religion a disagreement about Muhammad's successor led to what?
the beginnings of Christianity
the end of the Islamic religion
the Crusades
the Sunni and Shi'a split
46
What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
The Shia pray towards Mecca five times every day.
The Sunni fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
The Sunni believe in the idea of Monotheism.
The Shia wanted a family member of Muhammad to succeed him.
47
Shia Muslims believe that Muhammad divinely ordained his successor to be his cousin and son-in-law
Ahmed.
Abdul Mecid.
Ali.
Abu Bakr.
48
The concept of karma is best described as
the continuous pattern of life and death.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
being reborn into another life.
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
49
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
belief in the New Testament
monotheism
reincarnation
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
50
The French Revolution (1789) began as a reaction to
invasion by the Moors.
a desire for democracy.
unequal taxation.
religious persecution.
51
I am going to get an A on my Final!
False
True
52
With regards to ancient history, the areas on this map marked with an "X" all have what in common?
All had civilizations that were centered along major rivers.
None were able to trade over great distances.
None lasted out of the ancient era of history.
All were protected from invasion by geographic features.
53
Unlike the other groups of people in their region during the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were
monotheistic
, meaning
followed the teachings of the Torah.
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
believed in only one god.
believed spirits lived in all things.
54
Why have most Egyptians lived along the Nile River and Nile Delta?
It is home to many important religious sites.
It is close to land that can grow crops.
The pyramids are located there.
Land is cheap there.
